{"product_id":"murder-mayhem-in-early-jay-county-indiana-paperback-1","title":"Murder \u0026 Mayhem in Early Jay County, Indiana - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Kennedy Nixon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucolic hamlets or festering cesspools? The fledgling towns of Jay County were touted by early newspapers as both. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs populations thrived, so did crime and disorder. Tempers flared. Romance bloomed and faded. Political and social lines were drawn and crossed. Sensational accounts of robbery, assault, and murder grabbed the headlines. Criminals were hunted by an overworked and undertrained police force. When, and if, they were caught, alleged offenders were tried not only by the judicial system but also by the press and public opinion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking beyond the headlines at the impact of crime on a small community, local author Chris Kennedy Nixon examines criminals and their victims and provides a snapshot in time of social ideals about gender, politics, wealth, and poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris Kennedy Nixon is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in journalism and public service. Currently working for county government, she digitizes and archives court records dating back to the mid-1800s, preserving valuable historical information for future generations. Her love for research, writing, and history has fueled her fascination with true crime for more than forty years. With a unique blend of professionalism, curiosity, and enthusiasm, Chris brings an engaging perspective to her writing. Her dedication to uncovering the truth behind chilling cases is sure to engage readers and leave them eager for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 2.6 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47533754482937,"sku":"9781467157100","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/opUvI6D_LK9781467157100_12e5d26d-c6c8-4c3e-a21c-063a72998b92.webp?v=1773875241","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/murder-mayhem-in-early-jay-county-indiana-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}